That Feeling of Christmas at Halo Halo de Iloko

     It is the time of year when the streets on my side of the world are adorned with hand-made stars of the most attractive of colors!


     Red, green, yellow, blue all of them convey a feeling of cheer and excitement.

     It is almost Christmas and I've been spending precious time with family whenever circumstances allow. Last week my brother, his family and I visited for the very first time what I think is one of the best restaurants in our province. I was wondering from the moment we parked why I haven't been to the place before. Our timing was perfect though as it was twilight and the facade of the resto was all aglow and radiating that Holiday atmosphere. Come join me at Halo Halo de Iloko!

   
     The multi-colored frontage was more than enough to lure me inside. In fact I could have just stayed outside admiring the bright hues like a child and been contented but the thought of that sweet delight the place is famous for was too hard to resists.

   
     The homey atmosphere inside halo halo de iloko with native ornaments and vintage items makes one so comfortable. Soft music that's delightful to the ear bringing back happy memories adds to the coziness of the place.

my brother enjoying looking at the creatively adorned walls of the restaurant 

     Now here is what we truly came for...their exquisite serving of HALO HALO, a sweet, creamy mixture of native fruits, milk and ice that melts in the mouth with enchanting flavors that stirs the heart. The ice cream topping and leche flan on the side with the fan shaped banana leaf could be made even more wonderful with additional ingredients that could be ordered separately.

     We ordered for additional "Ube" and "Yema" served in beautifully shaped platters that simply could not escape my camera.

my brother allowing me to photo shoot his halo halo all the while resisting the urge to grab the tall inviting glass

my sweet sis-in-law and I halfway through our sweet indulgence

ginataang halo halo (a sumptuous sticky rice porridge cooked with coconut  and  mixed with milk and cooked native fruits)....whew this is making me hungry as I type and wanting to head to the place...it is almost midnight here :-)

     Other house specialties I found on the menu are Okoy Tikyosko (shrimp, sprouted monggo, squash, carrots, malunngay, homemade Longganisa bits) and Emparedados (native cheeseburger or sandwich).All foods are especially prepared and cooked upon order to ensure freshness and quality.

     There's this old television model at a corner of the place featuring a slideshow of their other delicacies which I asked my brother to shoot for me as I was a bit shy to get near :-)

     And yes even the powder room is replete with works of art that I couldn't help but keep snapping...

     Most certainly, I had a grand time with family and more than anything else it is the memories with the ones we love the most at great places that matter most. Halo Halo de Iloko is a home away from home that we will keep visiting in the future. 

Halo Halo de iloko is located at corner P. Burgos St. and Zandueta St., City of San Fernando La Union

PHILIPPINES

(072) 7002030

0919 388 3145

This isn't a paid post but just my share of happy thoughts for the week. 

May your homes be filled with the real spirit of Christmas....counting the days with all of you...

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